ROUSE CLOSE, ST16 1AZ House Prices & Local Information

ST16 1AZ is a sought-after residential area on Rouse Close, 0.5km from Dean's Hill in Stafford. Administratively it sits within Rowley ward and the Stafford constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in ST16, ST16 1AZ offers a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 50, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 96% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £277k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for ST16 1AZ are sourced from Output Area E00151530 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.